Niji Rainbow Yuzen Silk Fukusa, Green | Kitamura Tokusai

Niji Rainbow Yuzen Silk Fukusa, Green | Kitamura Tokusai

This elegant Japanese tea ceremony fukusa by Kitamura Tokusai features a delicate Niji (Rainbow) design, beautifully expressed through traditional Japanese Yuzen dyeing and soft bokashi color gradation.

Gentle horizontal bands of pastel colors, including Wakakusa (Young Grass Green), pale yellow, soft pink, light blue, and lavender, blend harmoniously across the silk. The subtle transitions create a graceful rainbow-inspired composition, capturing the quiet beauty and tranquility of nature.

In Japanese culture, rainbows evoke a sense of hope, renewal, and the beauty of fleeting natural moments. The delicate pastel shades and understated design reflect the refined aesthetics of Chanoyu (the Way of Tea), where harmony, simplicity, and an appreciation of nature are deeply valued.

With its refreshing colors and elegant gradation, this silk fukusa is particularly well suited for spring and early summer tea gatherings, while its timeless design can be appreciated throughout the year.

Crafted in Kyoto by Kitamura Tokusai, this fukusa combines traditional Japanese textile craftsmanship with the beauty of subtle, carefully balanced colors.

A fukusa is an essential ceremonial silk cloth used during the ritual purification of tea utensils, including the natsume (tea caddy) and chashaku (tea scoop).

• Design: Niji (Rainbow), Traditional Pastel Color Gradation

• Color: Wakakusa (Young Grass Green), with Soft Yellow, Pink, Blue, and Lavender Tones

• Material: 100% Pure Silk

• Technique: Traditional Yuzen Dyeing and Bokashi Gradation

• Construction: Hand-sewn by Japanese Artisans

• Size: Approx. 28.5 × 27.5 cm (11.2 × 10.8 inches)

• Origin: Kyoto, Japan

• Maker: Kitamura Tokusai

• Use: Japanese Tea Ceremony (Chanoyu / Chado)

Please note: As each piece is traditionally crafted, slight variations in color and pattern may occur.

About Kitamura Tokusai

Established in Kyoto in 1712, Kitamura Tokusai is a distinguished Japanese workshop specializing in fine silk fukusa and traditional textiles for the Japanese tea ceremony.

For more than 300 years, the Kitamura family has preserved the traditions of Kyoto silk craftsmanship, producing refined fukusa for various schools of tea ceremony.

Known for their exceptional silk quality, elegant colors, and meticulous hand-sewn construction, Tokusai fukusa embody the beauty, harmony, and attention to detail that define the Japanese Way of Tea.